Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is an applied social and biological science dedicated to assisting people in developing skills and attitudes to adapt to disabilities so that their lives become more productive and meaningful. McKendree University is affiliated with the Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University school of Medicine, and offers students the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Occupational Therapy from McKendree University, and a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University. The student completes three years at McKendree University, and transfers to Washington University for two years of work in Occupational Therapy. Admission to the Program in Occupational Therapy is competitive, and students pursuing this degree program should work with their McKendree adviser to plan an alternative major in case they are unsuccessful in obtaining admission to Washington University (*see suggested additional courses that students electing to major in either Biology or Psychology should complete during their first three years).

Students applying to the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and must complete at least 30 hours of volunteer time in an occupational therapy practice setting. Proficiency in medical terminology and computers is also required. Applicants must have CPR certification when they apply, which may be obtained by enrolling in PED 206 (First Aid) or in a certified Red Cross CPR program. Transfer students to McKendree University must complete at least 45 credit hours at McKendree before being admitted to the Program in Occupational Therapy. The application deadline for admission to the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy in the fall semester is February 15.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

49-51 crs.

BIO 110
BIO 307

CHE 105
MTH 310
PSY 153
PSY 259
PSY 315
PSY 302
SOC 149
or
SOC 150
PSI 101
or
ECO 211
PHI 206
or
PHI 332
or
PHI 391

PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

BIO ELECTIVE

(Upper level, BIO 311, 313, 370, 410 recommended)

COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I

STATISTICS

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY

PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT – NATIONAL

PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS

ETHICS

BIOMEDICAL ETHICS

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BIO 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I (4)

BIO 307 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (5)

BIO ELECTIVE (3-5)

(Upper level, BIO 311, 313, 370, 410 recommended)

CHE 105 COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I (5)

MTH 310 STATISTICS (4)

PSY 153 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (4)

PSY 259 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (4)

PSY 315 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (4)

PSY 302 ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)

SOC 149 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)

SOC 150 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY (3)

PSI 101 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT – NATIONAL (3)

ECO 211 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3)

PHI 206 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (3)

PHI 332 ETHICS (3)

PHI 391 BIOMEDICAL ETHICS (3)

Successfully complete (and transfer) 32 credit hours in Occupational Therapy coursework at Washington University. Students must have completed the McKendree University core curriculum requirements and at least 96 credit hours prior to entering the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy.

* -Students planning to major in Biology if they do not enter the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy should also complete BIO 111 and CHE 106 and either BIO 303 or BIO 313 during their first three years, while students planning to major in Psychology should complete PSY 450 and PSY 460.